Seymour, IN Electric Fireplace Repair

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Tips & Advice

How often should a fireplace be cleaned?

Cleaning a fireplace usually depends on how often you use it, particularly for wood burning fireplaces. When the bottom is getting filled with ash and fire remnants (inches deep), it is probably be time to clean it out, or, at the very least, shovel out the ash. Pay particular attention to the chimney and flue--where ash and soot can accumulate over time. The more fires you have, the more build-up. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, it is strongly recommended to have your chimneys, fireplace, and vents inspected yearly to prevent chimney fires. If you rarely use your wood-burning fireplace, inspections can be done less frequently. Gas fireplaces rarely need cleaning as they leave no residue behind.

How to clean a fireplace

To clean your fireplace, first remove the andirons and grate from the fireplace, take them outside and scrub them down. Next, using a small shovel (most fireplace tool sets have one), remove the ash and soot from the fireplace floor. Bag it up and dump it in the trash. Lay down some newspaper, and scrub the walls with a wire brush. The paper will catch the falling debris. When that is done, roll up the paper and toss in the trash. If you have a shop vacuum, you can also vacuum up any dust and debris (but don’t vacuum out a filthy fireplace!). You can also scrub the inside with a cleaning solution (water, bleach and trisodium phosphate) to give it a deeper clean. You also need to have the chimney and flue cleaned, probably by a professional. If your chimney gets too clogged with soot and residue, you can be at serious risk for a chimney fire, especially if you use it a lot. You should have your chimney, vents and fireplace inspected annually if you use a wood burning fireplace.

What is the hearth of a fireplace?

The hearth is the area just in front of the fireplace, usually a slab made of non-flammable substance, like cement, rock or brick, used as a buffer between the fire and the home. It’s traditionally used to catch embers and protect the home from fire hazards coming directly from inside the fireplace. Gas fireplaces don’t need them, as there are no embers or emissions from gas fires that can float around.

What are the benefits of a wood-burning fireplace?

The benefits of a wood burning fireplace include instant heat. Wood burning fireplaces also offer an awesome ambience in winter. Wood is a plentiful natural resource, making wood-burning fireplaces a practical heating option in many parts of the world. They can also be quite the centerpiece of a romantic evening.

What are the benefits of a gas fireplace?

The benefits of a gas fireplace are that they can create just as much heat, or more, than a traditional enclosed fireplace – with much less mess. They are clean and efficient. There’s nothing quite like a wood-burning fireplace, but gas alternatives can be a fantastic option. Some gas fireplaces still use logs, so, remember, there’s a difference between a full gas fireplace and a wood burning fireplace with gas logs. Using logs in a gas-only fireplace can cause major damage and even explosions. They are not equipped to handle the heat from the fire logs.

How to start a wood-burning fireplace

To get a fire going in a wood burning fireplace, first you need to stack your logs in a teepee like formation, or you can stack them laterally. You’ll want to leave space underneath for kindling(smaller pieces of wood). Add rolled up balls of paper or other accelerants on the kindling or around the logs, and light them up. This should get the fire going. If the wood is wet, it might take longer and need more accelerants to ignite. Do not use gas or fuels as accelerants, as that can be very dangerous.

How do you start a gas fireplace?

Most gas fireplaces have a pilot light, just like a gas heater or stove. A pilot light is a small flame that stays lit all the time (until turned off) and it is used to trigger a flame when the gas is turned up. If the pilot light is on, usually you just turn on the fireplace with a switch or remote, whichever device your particular unit has. If the pilot light is off, you will have to first light the pilot light. Some units might need to be lit with a match. For the best results, consult the owner’s manual for specifics on how to light your fireplace, or how to light the pilot (or turn it off).

What are the types of fireplaces?

There are four primary types of fireplaces for use inside the home:

Wood-burning fireplaces are the most common and they are pretty simple; put in wood, set it on fire. There are multiple types of wood burning fireplaces, including the basic enclosed type, and also inserts and wood burning stoves.

Gas fireplaces use natural gas to produce heat. They are much cleaner and more efficient and can provide just as much heat, if not more, than wood.

Ethanol fireplaces are trendy these days. While they are easy to install and use, but the heat output is much less than wood or gas fireplaces.

Electric fireplaces are the most cost efficient and easiest to install of all the fireplace options, and can be operated by remote control. How’s that for ease? Electric fireplaces generally do not have a great heat output, but are efficient, clean and easy, and kind of cool to watch.